I've loved the Meadow Gold sign here in Tulsa since it was put back up a few years ago. I didn't realize until last night that I had never seen it lit up at night. I can't believe it. I've been thinking of a good reason to not be on daylight savings time during the Winter all my life and now I finally found one. Do you happen to have another?
This is what it looks like during the day, nice but not the same.
Right down the road is El Rancho Grande. I've never eaten there but if the food is a good as the sign them I'm missing out.
What a sign! I love that long looping lasso that also forms the "El" part of the name. And the Arrow, just in case you are wondering where the restaurant is the arrow is telling you that it is right next to the sign. I wonder how the margaritas are?
And a bonus, right where I parked my car while taking pictures of the restaurant sign, an out of luck edgy business using corrugated metal in their storefront. Not as cool as neon, but I love the neon reflections.
Have you seen any good signs lately?
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Cool signs! Reminds me of the "doo-wop" neon signs and architecture of the Wildwoods on the Jersey shore.
Neon signs are very cool looking, when lit up. Don't see many of those in my neck of the woods/desert.
Love your colorful neon signs and a great reflection, too! Isn't it fun to find shots like this "accidentally"!! Hope your week is going well!!
i did .. a blog friend posted a photo taken in Key West and in the background was a neon sign for Land Shark beer (or maybe ale, I forget) ...
http://sleeplessingainesville.blogspot.com/2012/11/passing-time-on-duval-street.html
Great signs and yes, the neon is cool.
For my taste, it's lit neon that I like. Unlit, tacky.
Interestingly, I kind of like the first one unlit, too. Though not as much as lit.
Love the neon signs - much better at night than daytime!
Go have a margarita and let us know how it is!
Neon signs are so cool. The graphics are usually so much fun.
You gotta' try that restaurant pardner!
Fun post...yes, it is interesting the 'evolution' of neon in my lifetime. Seems to have come full circle.
The El Rancho Grande is your classic greasy Tex-Mex buffet - cheap and filling. I used to meet my son David there for lunch when he worked on 11th street.
Very cool signs! I remember Meadow Gold. I definitely like El Rancho Grande's sign, too.
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oh I love the mood of the El Rancho sign shot...that is a great shot all around, could be in a magazine...just love night shots of signs...great blog. cheers.
Very cool. We have a thing for Rte 66 since we lived at the tail end in CA most of our lives. LOVE IT
neon signs were mostly in the red light district back in the day, now they're everywhere.:p
i love the El Rancho Grande sign. i bet they serve great burritos.:p
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I love neon signs, I'm getting ready to post about one with a lot of history.
Great neon signs,
It is funny how many establishments used arrows back then.
Love, love, love old neon signs. Thanks for these. And for visiting.
It is interesting how those neon signs have become much sought after antiques. If we had only known...
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